Building you up

Chapter 5

Chapter 5Skylar’s pov

Tia has been working for me for a few months now. She is a very hard worker, and everyone seems to like her. The guys have even started treating her better. She’s here every morning before everyone, and she is one of the last ones to leave. I was beyond happy I gave her a chance.

I have flirted with her a few times, and she flirts back. But that’s as far as it goes. I actually look forward to going to work every day just to see her. So, I was surprised when I showed up at work and Tia wasn’t here. Then again, I was early today so I didn’t worry too much. When my crew showed up, and she still wasn’t here I began to worry. It wasn’t like Tia to not be here. I called her to see what was going on.

“Hello.”

“Tia hey it’s Skylar I was wondering if everything is okay since you weren’t here at work.”

“Skylar I am so sorry I forgot to call in.”

I could tell she was crying by the way her voice sounded. I wondered what had her in tears. I knew she had lost her sister and was taking care of her nephew. I felt panicked wondering what was going on.

“Tia is everything okay you sound like your upset?”

“My nephew that I am raising has been admitted to the hospital. He has rsv. I am just so scared. I’m sorry I didn’t call in.”

“Don’t worry about a thing you take as much time as you need off, and if you need anything please let me know.”

“Thank you Skylar I really appreciate it.”

I need to cut her hours, so she can be at home more. Now I felt bad for working her so hard. No wonder she was crying. She felt guilty that he was sick, but these things happen. I called a balloon company and had them deliver balloons to the hospital with a get-well card.

I felt like I needed to do something. I gave everyone the day off because my mind was not on work. I decided to pick up some food and take it to Tia. I’m sure she isn’t taking care of herself like she should since she’s so worried about her nephew. I felt like I needed to take care of her. Once I got there, I had a nurse go to the room and get Tia since no one was allowed in. I found out that an infant with rsv is very dangerous.

“Skylar what are you doing here?”

“I know this is the last thing on your mind, but I brought you food. You can’t take good care of your nephew if you don’t take care of yourself as well.”

“Thank you. I haven’t eaten since yesterday right after work.”

“Well then I am glad that I brought this. So, what are the doctors saying?”

“His temp is 102, and his oxygen level is low. They have him in this bubble looking bed giving him oxygen. He was a preemie and I guess it’s easy for preemie’s to get this lung infection. I just know he looks so tiny and fragile. He can’t keep anything down. He has never been so sick before.”

I held her as she cried. She was such a strong person. She told me that her sister and brother in law died, and she was left at 22 to raise her nephew. That had to of been so hard. I am so glad I gave her the job. I was going to do everything I could to help her.

After she finished eating, we said our goodbyes and she went back in to be with her nephew. Learning everything I learned today made me want her even more. I wanted to protect her and take care of her. I just hope she will let me. I have never felt this intense need to protect someone as I do with her. I was getting very strong feelings for her that I know I couldn’t act on. At least not right now. It just wasn’t the right time.